Police block anarchist bid to storm Spanish parliament

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Riot police clashed with demonstrators who tried to storm the Spanish
Parliament last night in a protest against the centre-right Government’s
austerity programme.

At least 25 people were arrested and 14 police were injured as officers
repeatedly charged protesters who tried to break down barriers around Las
Cortes, the parliament building.

Hooded protesters hurled fireworks, bottles, eggs and stones as about 1,400
officers blocked off roads in the centre of Madrid. Four anarchists, armed
with petrol bombs, were arrested as they were about to set fire to a bank.
The website of the Spanish Parliament was hacked, causing it to

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The demonstration in Madrid was organised by an anarchist group called Rise Up

April 26 2013 Andres Kudacki/AP

The demonstration in Madrid was organised by an anarchist group called Rise Up